Ailments &
Remedies
Dandruff (Scariness of the scalp)
The term dandruff generally
refers to the condition of the skin where in shiny, silvery scales
separate from the scalp and collect amidst the hair. The condition
can become troublesome when the skin gets infected.
Symptoms:
When the hair is combed or brushed, or when the scalp is
scratched, the scales from the scalp fall like snowflakes and
settle on the eyebrows, shoulders and clothes. These scales
sometimes appear as lumps or crusts on the scalp. Often there is
itching as well and the scalp may become red from scratching. Root causes:
The main causes of dandruff are impairment of general health,
development of a toxic condition mainly due to taking of wrong
foods, constipation, and a low vitality due to infectious
diseases. Other factors contributing to this disorder are
emotional tension, harsh shampoos, and exposure to cold, and
general exhaustion. Healing Options
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Home Remedies
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Fenugreek seeds
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Lime
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Green Gram Powder
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Snake gourd
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Other Remedies
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Dandruff can be removed by massaging the
hair for half an hour with curd which has been kept in the
open for three days or with a few drops of lime juice mixed
with alma juice every night before going to bed. Another
measure, which helps to counteract dandruff, is to dilute
cider vinegar with an equal quantity of water and dab this
on the hair with cotton wool in between shampooing. Cider
vinegar added to the final rinsing water after shampooing
also helps to disperse dandruff.
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Ayurvedic Supplements
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Diet
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People should avoid
spicy and greasy food because it helps dandruff to increase
and spread. People should add more vegetables and fruits on
the diet. It is very essential to take fresh foods avoid
taking tinned and canned foods add more green vegetables and
fruits.
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Strong tea and
coffee, processed foods should be avoided for the dandruff.
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Lifestyle
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The foremost consideration in the
treatment of this disorder is to keep the hair and scalp
clean so as to minimise the accumulation of dead cells. The
hair should be brushed daily to improve the circulation and
remove any flakiness. The most effective way to brush the
hair is to bend forward from the waist with the head down
towards the ground and brush from the nape of the neck
towards the top of the head. The scalp should also be
thoroughly massaged everyday, using one-finger tips and
working systematically over the head. This should be done
just before or after brushing the hair. Like brushing, this
stimulates the circulation, dislodges dirt and dandruff and
encourages hair growth. Exposure of the head to the rays of
the sun is also a useful measure in the treatment of
dandruff. Use any herbal shampoo for clean the hair. Also a
herbal hair pack can be prepared and used by mixing henna
powder, curd, ritha power together and apply on the head
keep it for ½ an hour and wash with water, after this you
wash your head with a herbal lime based shampoo for
dandruff. Lime is good for dandruff as well as conditioner.
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Yoga
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